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A Model Of The Information Seeking And Decision Making Of Online Coin Buyers, Donald O. Case Dec 2010

A Model Of The Information Seeking And Decision Making Of Online Coin Buyers, Donald O. Case

Information Science Faculty Publications

Introduction. The Everyday Life Information Seeking approach suggests that much information behaviour takes place in non-work settings, for example in the pursuit of leisure activities such as hobbies. This study focuses on a community of collectors to examine how they gather information to decide whether to purchase an item for their collection when the target item has an ambiguous or deficient description.

Method. Manual scanning of eBay and other online discussion board for coin buyers led to 187 postings indicating an attempt to reach a purchase decision, or to authenticate a purchased coin, through solicitation or posting of advice.

Analysis. …


Archivists’ Toolkit Collaboration, Kathryn Lybarger Dec 2010

Archivists’ Toolkit Collaboration, Kathryn Lybarger

Library Presentations

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Saving Student Brian: Engaging Students With Innovative Technology, Stacey Greenwell, Beth Kraemer, Debbie Sharp, Susan K. Smith Nov 2010

Saving Student Brian: Engaging Students With Innovative Technology, Stacey Greenwell, Beth Kraemer, Debbie Sharp, Susan K. Smith

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

Question: How do you provide library orientation for a large number of first-year students without boring them to death? Answer: Create a video using new technology, student actors, and a little fun.

Learn step by step how the University of Kentucky Libraries revived their first year student orientation experience creating a video filmed on campus and in the virtual world, Second Life. From writing and filming to editing and screening, the presenters will discuss the process, offering practical tips and suggestions for creating your own instructional video. In addition, the presenters will discuss lessons learned from this experience.


Caveat Emptor: It May Be Electronic, But Don’T Overlook The Fine Print, Stephanie N. Aken Oct 2010

Caveat Emptor: It May Be Electronic, But Don’T Overlook The Fine Print, Stephanie N. Aken

Library Presentations

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Southeastern Law Librarian Fall 2010, Seaall Oct 2010

Southeastern Law Librarian Fall 2010, Seaall

Newsletters

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Managing Faculty And Student Expectations At The Circulation Desk, Jennifer A. Bartlett Oct 2010

Managing Faculty And Student Expectations At The Circulation Desk, Jennifer A. Bartlett

Library Presentations

Work at main circulation desks in large academic and public libraries involves the ability to manage increasing service demands from patrons, colleagues, and the organization's administration. The perception of circulation as a catch-all department, handling responsibilities that do not fit neatly into other areas, can make this work feel like "emptying the litter pan." This presentation discusses the importance of circulation as the professional face of the library and its centrality to effective and efficient library service in the face of challenges involving mission, perception, and funding.


Hosted/Hybrid: The Uk-Iarhives Production Model, Kopana Terry Aug 2010

Hosted/Hybrid: The Uk-Iarhives Production Model, Kopana Terry

Library Presentations

No abstract provided.


Southeastern Law Librarian Summer 2010, Seaall Jul 2010

Southeastern Law Librarian Summer 2010, Seaall

Newsletters

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Iaald 2.0: Integrating Social Networking Into A Traditional Professional Organization, Antoinette Paris Greider May 2010

Iaald 2.0: Integrating Social Networking Into A Traditional Professional Organization, Antoinette Paris Greider

Library Presentations

No abstract provided.


Batch Editing Marc Records With Marcedit And Regular Expressions, Kathryn Lybarger, Julene L. Jones May 2010

Batch Editing Marc Records With Marcedit And Regular Expressions, Kathryn Lybarger, Julene L. Jones

Library Presentations

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Southeastern Law Librarian Spring 2010, Seaall Apr 2010

Southeastern Law Librarian Spring 2010, Seaall

Newsletters

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How Do You Know What You Don't Know? Digital Preservation Education, Mary H. Molinaro Apr 2010

How Do You Know What You Don't Know? Digital Preservation Education, Mary H. Molinaro

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

As the amount of digital information held in digital libraries proliferates, how does the the library community insure that best practices and standards for digital preservation are followed so that this content persists in time? The problems increase as more and more practictioners are creating content with no knowledge of what tools and practices are needed to create sustainable content. This article suggests a model that could serve as a way forward.


[Review Of] A Cultural Dictionary Of Punk, Robert A. Aken Apr 2010

[Review Of] A Cultural Dictionary Of Punk, Robert A. Aken

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


A Conceptual Framework Of Information Requirements For Scientists Using Human Biological Samples, Sujin Kim Mar 2010

A Conceptual Framework Of Information Requirements For Scientists Using Human Biological Samples, Sujin Kim

Information Science Faculty Publications

Introduction. This study was undertaken to develop an information requirement framework for scientists who use biological samples and related data in their research.

Method. A self-reporting questionnaire completed by 137 respondents was used to collect data regarding demographics, bio-sample management, bio-sample use and requirements, data requirements, and work and research-related roles and activities.

Analysis. Descriptive and TwoStep Cluster analyses were used to analyse the survey data necessary for developing a framework of information requirements.

Results. Two groups of biomedical scientists (clinical group and basic scientist group) were formed by their distinct characteristics. A conceptual framework of information requirements for bio-sample …


Southeastern Law Librarian Winter 2010, Seaall Jan 2010

Southeastern Law Librarian Winter 2010, Seaall

Newsletters

No abstract provided.